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    Good Places To Eat In Surin Town

    in Isaan

    Posted

    There are a lot of great places to eat in Surin... I agree with most here... stay awhile and try them all.

    I'm sure you'll find the Thai and Western food in Surin to be some of the best in Thailand!

    It's good but I wouldn't go that far as to say its maybe the best in Thailand IMO

    IMO when Martain had the FC he produced the BEST hamburger in Thailand par non. Hope the FC can bring this back as no body in the area comes close.

    Expired Usa Drivers License, What To Do?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted · Edited by khwaibah

    Thai license first year is regarded as a temporary license and is stated so on the license This license is NOT illiagable for a IDP. After one year you can apply for a 5 year Thai DL and this license you can obtain a IDP. Most states (not all) you can drive and rent cars on your Thai DL. I just returned from the US and used my Thai DL.

    Bangkok Bus To Lahansai

    in Isaan

    Posted

    Idea. Your on the smugglers border so unless you want a bus with chickens hanging from the back suggest you take Nakhonchaiair (NCA) from Bangkok to Buriram and from Buriram connect to a local to Lanhan Sai. NCA goes from BK to Surin and BK to Ubon by different routs such as highway 24 and by Prakhon Chai, they just may let you off at Prakchon Chai. You'll need to ask. NCA has its own terminal in BK a short distance from mochit.

    http://www.nakhonchaiair.com/index.php

    http://primia.net/thaibus/

    Thai License - International License

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    I'd still like to get an IDP because i'm travelling around a lot this year and it might come in use. Do I get it from the same place I got my Thai License? (Driving test place in Hang Dong)

    Yes you do and remember it is only valid for 1 year on the 5 year Thai DL.

    Where I Can Buy Good Cigarettes In Cm?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    I know you are looking for local but here is an option to consider. When you cross the border coming back from Vientiane, Laos they have duty free shops that sell Philippines cigs. I'm not a big smoker but these (Marboro Gold) are much better to me than what you get here. One option if you don't have reason to go there is to find a friend that can bring some back.

    There was another thread on TV recently about a guy who was tracked down and fined by customs officials because he had crossed with multiple cartons using his family to carry. I only mention that so your friend doesn't try to bring too many and have the same problem.

    Customs will do the same from Lao.

    http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/638855-fined-15000-baht-for-smuggling/

    Suvarnabhumi Named Best Airport In The World By European Travellers.

    in Suvarnabhumi Airport Forum

    Posted

    National pride' must be restored in Suvarnabhumi, says new director

    Achara Deboonme

    The Nation May 14, 2013 1:00 am

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    Rawewan

    Suvarnabhumi Airport saw its global ranking slide from 25th in 2012 to 38th this year, prompting the new airport director to say she would scramble the support of all parties in her mission to restore "national pride" in the airport complex.

    Rawewan Netrakavesna has tasked herself with urgently introducing new improvements to the airport - with the aim to bring Suvarnabhumi's Skytrax ranking back to "25" next year.

    Categorised as a three-star airport, Suvarnabhumi offers an "industry average" in the standard of product and service delivery. Her mission will involve in-depth talks with airlines and as well as lobbying for support from government agencies.

    "I have a mission to plug the holes of criticism - to make Suvarnabhumi Thailand's best national asset." Suvarnabhumi's financial weak points have already been dealt with, she said, but the airport now faces fierce competition.

    "Her mission is huge, as over-capacity at Suvarnabhumi is quickly leading to a deterioration in services.

    "Everyone must join us and lend a hand," she said during an exclusive interview.

    Drawing on her 34 years of experience at Airports of Thailand (AOT), Rawewan is convinced that she can balance the needs of airlines with the regulatory environment to create a win-win scenario.

    "Passengers are our lifeblood and airlines are carrying passengers to us. Without them, we die. My duty is acting as the intermediary - to pass on airlines' proposals to the management of AOT and ensure their demands are taken seriously."

    Cooperation from all parties enabled Chiang Mai International Airport - where she served as director from 2010 to last month - to win the Airports Council International award as the world's fifth-best airport with a passenger capacity of less than 5 million. She attributes the success to the support she received from airlines as well as Chiang Mai Governor ML Panadda Diskul, who made the airport a part of the provincial economic-development scheme.

    During her years there, under the airport's regular annual budget, the passenger terminal was greatly improved.

    At Suvarnabhumi Airport, she has set her sights on adjusting space usage at the passenger terminal. Bank booths and non-aviation offices may be moved to the fourth floor to enlarge the check-in area. In addition, One World - the alliance of American, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Iberia, Finnair and LanChile - plans to relocate its operations to Don Mueang Airport, a complex logistical operation that will require the development of services and support infrastructure for connecting flights and cargo handling, said Rawewan.

    Seventy per cent of Thailand's tourist arrivals use Suvarnabhumi as the gateway to the Kingdom. As tourism grows, the airport - with a maximum capacity of 45 million passengers - last year accommodated 52 million. Thanks to the relocation of AirAsia to Don Mueang late last year, the number of passengers at Suvarnabhumi this year will drop by 4.59 per cent year on year to 50.57 million. However, that number is expected to grow to 57 million in 2015.

    Certificate Of Residency - Cm Immigration - On A Bad Day

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Thanks to all for you input.

    When I did the drivers licence (1 year) in March in CM, I had to give that residence certificate as proof of address, as it is on the drivers licence.

    Now bought another car, wanted to have it in my name, that's the reason for wanting a new certificate. Tried without, but the man at the vehicle's office said "not possible". I needed a proof of address.

    The embassy of my country doesn't issue such paper for people that are not registered with them, which is my case.

    So the next step will be to try to get a yellow tambien baan once we get the normal one for our house that is being built.

    Cheers, have a nice day

    Bad news. You need a Certificate of Residences to get a yellow Ta Bian Ban.

    90 Day Reporting

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    I usually wander in about 10.30 and wander out by 11.30 at the latest, no big deal and usually meet one or two interesting people while i'm waiting.

    As little as 5 years back in-out 5 minutes. Only memories now.

    Thai License - International License

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    when i travel to USA (california) i rent cars and show my thai drivers license..have never been asked for US or international license.

    Just returned from the USA. Drove and rented cars on my 5 year Thai license from New York to South Carolina no problem at all. A one year Thai licenses is NOT accepted its a TEMPORARY LICENSEES and says so at top and will be refused.

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